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Hey animal lovers! Been thinking of adopting? Then we have some great news for you...
From Sat 27 Jan – Sun 4 Feb, SPCA offer half-price adoptions for all animals, all around the country!
SPCA Centres around New Zealand are currently full to the brim, so let’s get these deserving animals … View moreHey animal lovers! Been thinking of adopting? Then we have some great news for you...
From Sat 27 Jan – Sun 4 Feb, SPCA offer half-price adoptions for all animals, all around the country!
SPCA Centres around New Zealand are currently full to the brim, so let’s get these deserving animals into loving homes this summer.
Life is just better with animals – so why wouldn’t you? Head over to www.spca.nz... to find your new best friend.
New Year, New Connection! How's your broadband holding up?
Have you encountered any issues with your current broadband service in the past year? Share your thoughts and let's help each other out!
Do you know that even when you switch off your devices, like the TV or coffee machine, they might still be sucking up power?
But fear not! At Power Compare, we've got the tools to help you ward off these energy thieves and SAVE money. Discover how to combat vampire power and keep your … View moreDo you know that even when you switch off your devices, like the TV or coffee machine, they might still be sucking up power?
But fear not! At Power Compare, we've got the tools to help you ward off these energy thieves and SAVE money. Discover how to combat vampire power and keep your energy bills in check.
Dear neighbours, our readers love learning things from other readers, so we're looking for recipes for pumpkin to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by January 26, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the March issue of NZ Gardener.
Embark on a fantastic 2024 journey! WIN your share of $240 (We have 4 X $60 gift cards to giveaway).
Simply tell us which bill you want to SAVE on this year - is it your power bill, or maybe your broadband, mobile phone, or mortgage? CLICK below to participate.
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Simply tell us which bill you want to SAVE on this year - is it your power bill, or maybe your broadband, mobile phone, or mortgage? CLICK below to participate.
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MetService has issued a severe red weather warning for rain in Westland, while Buller, the Grey district and Fiordland are under orange warnings. About 240mm of rain has fallen since Thursday, and another 350mm to 550mm of rain is expected on the ranges by 9am on Saturday, and 50mm to 150mm on the … View moreMetService has issued a severe red weather warning for rain in Westland, while Buller, the Grey district and Fiordland are under orange warnings. About 240mm of rain has fallen since Thursday, and another 350mm to 550mm of rain is expected on the ranges by 9am on Saturday, and 50mm to 150mm on the coast - up to 35mm an hour late on Friday morning - prompting concerns about flooded rivers.
What you need to know:
- Evacuation centres are being set up, Red Cross experts are due to fly in to help and helicopters are on standby as the West Coast braces to be battered by heavy rain, with fears of significant flooding and landslips.
- The worst of the weather is expected to peak around midday on Friday, but up to 800mm of rain is expected to fall in parts of the region spanning 36 hours to Saturday morning.
- Residents in Hokitika have been offered sandbags by the local council to protect their homes and businesses as the region hunkers down in expectation of the downpour.
- Civil Defence bosses have urged people to take care on roads, and also to prepare emergency bags with essential supplies for their families and make plans for pets and livestock in case of evacuation.
- Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said the expected rainfall amounts were looking “quite similar” to those which caused the Waiho Bridge collapse in 2019. “Expected impacts include flooding, slips and there is a possibility of roads and bridges being affected, and possibly isolating communities,” Makgabutlane said.
- Travellers are warned to be wary of rising river levels, in particular anyone camping beside rivers.
- Waka Kotahi had issued an area warning for State Highway 6 between Hokitika and Haast due to flooding on Thursday.
Meteorologist John Law said the heavy rain drenching the ranges would be funnelled through Westland rivers, which might not be able to handle the glut of water.
-Westland District Council has 500 sandbags that people can use, but urged people only to take what they need.
- Streets most likely to be affected are Revell St along the beachfront, Tancred St and Sewell St
You can follow updates from West Coast Emergency Management
Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.
Find out how to bring out the best in your shelves with this easy to follow advice.
Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.… View moreNot all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.
The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!
What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.
Click to read Doug's story.
The cost of living has driven many New Zealanders to find a patch in their backyard and start growing their own vegetables. Have you recently become a green thumb and has it become fruitful? Share your experience with us.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded … View moreThe cost of living has driven many New Zealanders to find a patch in their backyard and start growing their own vegetables. Have you recently become a green thumb and has it become fruitful? Share your experience with us.
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A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!
And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their … View moreA huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!
And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their entries.
Tracey Rose
Julie Chamberlain
Selina Chan
Alexi White
Robert Brumm
Maria Wood
Kerena Davidson
Julie Gregory
Mark Williams
Glen Adams
Christmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of… View moreChristmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
Time off work or just time with some sun! it's a great motivator to get crafty, in the house and beyond.
We'd love to see what you've been tinkering with over the holidays, whether it's beautifying your garden, making a pallet coffee table or getting your sew on. Share below… View moreTime off work or just time with some sun! it's a great motivator to get crafty, in the house and beyond.
We'd love to see what you've been tinkering with over the holidays, whether it's beautifying your garden, making a pallet coffee table or getting your sew on. Share below what you've been up to - we'd love to see photos too!
Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.
Make this … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.
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It won't be long until our tamariki are back at school so now is a good time to start getting prepared.
The great thing about Neighbourly is that you can connect and trade with people in your neighbourhood.
Click on Neighbourly's Market to buy, sell or swap school items such as … View moreIt won't be long until our tamariki are back at school so now is a good time to start getting prepared.
The great thing about Neighbourly is that you can connect and trade with people in your neighbourhood.
Click on Neighbourly's Market to buy, sell or swap school items such as uniforms, backpacks, bikes & scooters, and books.
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